Fresh Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Creamy Burrata
A quick and easy summer salad featuring sweet, smoky grilled peaches, peppery arugula, and creamy burrata cheese, drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe but firm fresh peaches, sliced into halves or thick wedges
- 4 cups arugula, washed and dried
- 1 ball burrata cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: toasted nuts (pistachios or walnuts)
- Optional: fresh herbs (basil or mint)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
- Rinse and dry the peaches, then slice each in half and remove the pit. Cut each half into thick wedges or keep as halves.
- Brush peaches lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt.
- Place peach slices cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes without moving to get char marks, then flip and grill the skin side for another 2-3 minutes until tender but holding shape.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula with half of the dressing.
- Arrange grilled peaches on top of the arugula, then gently tear the burrata and place it over the salad.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing and a bit of balsamic glaze if desired.
- Sprinkle with toasted nuts and scatter fresh herbs if using.
- Serve immediately while peaches are warm and burrata is creamy.
Notes
Let burrata sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for creamier texture. Grill peaches in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. For dairy-free version, substitute burrata with creamy avocado or coconut yogurt. Store components separately to keep salad fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the sal
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
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